According to UK Betting Sites, Arsenal are contenders to sign Raphinha from Barcelona, despite Newcastle United showing continued interest in the Brazilian.
The 26-year-old signed for the Catalan side at the start of the season, after an impressive spell in the Premier League with Leeds United.
Raphinha’s performances in Spain have been inconsistent, however the tricky winger has scored seven goals and made six assists, in 31 league appearances.
His level of quality has improved over recent weeks, scoring important goals and earning a plce in Xavi’s starting lineup.
Yet, the Spanish side are reportedly willing to let their summer signing leave the club and would be willing to accept a deal around £65m. This is to create funds, as Barcelona look to bring Lionel Messi back to Camp Nou, with the Argentinian leaving PSG at the end of the season.
🚨🚨🎖️| Barca want to sell Raphinha, Ferran, Kessie, Marcos Alonso and Eric Garcia. [@ffpolo] #fcblive pic.twitter.com/MWzgBRfzMM
— BarçaTimes (@BarcaTimes) May 6, 2023
One club that are in the bookies selection to sign the Brazil international, is Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side. The Gunners are enjoying their best season in almost two decades and will be looking to strengthen for next year.
With Champions League football returning to the Emirates for the first time in seven years, the north London side will be hopeful of signing key players in the summer.
Arteta will face stiff competition in his pursuit of Raphinha, with Newcastle showing continued interest in the former Leeds United star. The Magpies look set to finish in the top four and with their recent takeover, they will be able to compete with the ‘bigger’ clubs.
The Brazilian has spoke on his future and rubbished any rumour linking himself with a move away, but with Barcelona’s recent financial issues, it may be out of the winger’s control.
Raphinha Next Club Odds
Newcastle @ 6/1
Arsenal @ 12/1
Chelsea @ 12/1
Spurs @ 14/1
Man City @ 20/1
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